Especially if you have Kapha-Pitta dominating innate Prakriti, eating oily or fried foods, dairy products, excessively spicy foods, and salty foods may cause vitiation in your doshas.
This results in the secretion of excessive scalp oils. Kapha aggravates in the spring season while you can experience Pitta elevation during autumn. Also, the aggravated Vata in the monsoon season may cause a spike in Pitta and Kapha doshas, resulting in various scalp related problems in these seasons, causing smelly scalp and hair.
In other words, the extreme humidity in the environment during monsoons promotes microbial growth. Various pollutants in the air can get trapped in your scalp oils and sebum, emitting pungent smells.
This further clogs your hair follicles, causing hair loss. The chemical build up from different hair care products disturbs your scalp pH, causing overproduction of sebum and scalp smell.
Some of the bad hair habits that can aggravate your scalp smell syndrome if not taken care include:. Besides their strong aromatic capabilities, the essential oils mentioned below possess more vital chemical properties that can benefit your scalp health. It works well to balance the activity of oil glands on your scalp. With its antibacterial and antifungal properties [ 3 ], cedarwood oil helps you treat various ailments that cause a smelly scalp.
It is rich in linalool and linalyl acetate, known to be potent antimicrobial agents against various pathogenic bacteria. Also, lavender oil is very helpful in maintaining your scalp's pH balance.
Tea tree oil is the most commonly used essential oil in treating dandruff and other pathogenic scalp infections due to its stronger antibacterial and antifungal properties. It reduces your scalp stink effectively. It contains menthone, L-menthol, methyl acetate, and limonene, which exhibit powerful antibacterial activity.
Besides imparting a freshened and cooling sensation, peppermint oil gives a unique fragrance to your scalp and hair. It is an effective scalp cleanser and reduces your scalp itchiness and smell very well by eliminating bacterial build-up.
Also, ginger oil treats your scalp redness by repairing your damaged and inflamed follicles. Clove oil contains eugenol, which has antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.
It is very effective in treating conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, scalp pruritus, etc. Along with providing a refreshing aroma to your hair, clove oil eliminates dirt and grease from your scalp. In India, a popular antifungal and antibacterial agent, turmeric, in the form of essential oil, is beneficial in keeping your scalp away from various microbial infestations and stinky scalp smell.
You can incorporate any of these essential oils in your hair care regimen by adding a few drops into your shampoo. You can also mix drops of any of these essential oils into tsp of carrier oil like coconut, almond, or jojoba oil and massage your scalp and hair thoroughly with it.
Then, leave it for about half an hour before proceeding for a gentle hair wash with an Ayurvedic shampoo. When you have smelly scalp syndrome, choose Ayurvedic shampoos with any of the following herbal ingredients based on your current dosha levels. These herbs not only fight the microbial growth and add an aromatic essence to your scalp but also contribute to bringing your elevated doshas to balance.
Aloe vera balances all the three doshas and has natural antiviral and antibacterial properties [ 4 ]. It is beneficial in treating dandruff, scalp psoriasis, and other problems that cause stinky scalp while providing gentle conditioning to your hair. Karpoora balances Kapha and Pitta doshas. Owing to its rich antioxidants and antibacterial properties, it resolves your scalp smell while detoxifying your follicles effectively.
Neem balances Kapha and Pitta doshas. Besides fighting against microbial growth on your scalp with strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, neem repairs your broken hair and boosts healthy hair growth.
Amla balances all the three doshas. It keeps your scalp healthy and clean by preventing microbial infections. Also, it provides tremendous nourishment to your hair roots. Hibiscus or Japa balances Kapha and Pitta doshas. It has strong astringent properties that control sebum secretion [ 5 ] on your scalp.
Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis , can make it worse. When you delay a good scrub, you allow oils, or sebum, to build up on your scalp. This sebum can make your scalp and even your hair smell a little unpleasant. A smelly scalp could be the result of a fungus that lives on the skin. This fungus can cause inflammatory reactions like folliculitis , dandruff , and eczema. Hormone changes affect your hair and scalp. For example, many women notice some hair thinning or even hair loss during menopause.
We tend to think of pollution especially particulate matter like soot or smoke in the air as being harmful to our lungs — and it is. But exposure to environmental odors can cause all sorts of symptoms, ranging from headaches to nausea. These particles can also cling to your hair — and scalp — and make it smell bad.
If you have scalp psoriasis , you may have fine scales covering your scalp, or you may have a series of thick, crusty plaques. You might be tempted to skip washing the affected area, but that might lead to the development of a smell as oil and skin cells build up.
Research shows that 7 to 26 percent of people with psoriasis go on to develop psoriatic arthritis. This requires treatment to stop or delay the development of possibly irreversible joint damage.
Your diet — or changes to your diet — can result in body odor. Some people buy hair products based solely on the scent of the product, while others focus more on the intended results.
That can lead to less-than-desirable odors. Some people may be mystified by the cause of their smelly scalp. If you prefer to address your issue with a home remedy before visiting a doctor, consider these options:. If dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis are contributing to the smell emanating from your scalp, it might be worth washing your hair and scalp with a shampoo specifically formulated for this purpose.
You might also consider a few essential oils as a possible remedy. Some people find that tea tree oil, which is antimicrobial , is effective at treating conditions that cause a smelly scalp, like seborrheic dermatitis. Another possibility: lemongrass oil. A small study of 30 participants found that a tonic containing lemongrass oil was effective at reducing dandruff. Leaving your hat on your hair for prolonged periods can increase sweat on your scalp and hair, causing it to smell. We love pampering our hair with hair masks every now and then.
But hair masks containing ingredients like onion or egg can leave a bad odor even after washing the hair. Skin conditions like dandruff can sometimes lead to a smelly scalp and hair. Dandruff is caused due to build up of dead skin cells that fall off as white flakes. An irritated scalp due to dandruff is a breeding ground for bacteria and hence, odor. Hot water strips off the natural oils from your hair and disturbs the oil balance. Once the oil is removed, it signals the skin to make more oil.
And more oil means smelly scalp. The residue from chemical hair care products mess with the oil balance in your scalp and result in an unpleasant odor. Choose your shampoos, conditioners, serums and masks that contain gentle ingredients.
Understand your hair to use hair care products that suit your hair type. Wash, condition, detangle, protect and style your hair.
Choose hair care ingredients that address your individual hair concerns, if any. Establish a hair washing schedule after knowing your hair type and scalp type. If yeast or bacteria is causing a smelly scalp or smelly hair, you should turn to anti-fungal hair care products. Talk to your doctor about such products and incorporate them into your hair care routine.
You have degreasing shampoos, residue removing ones and sulfur or selenium sulfide shampoos for dandruff. Home remedies for smelly hair do not hold any scientific evidence, but people consider them to be effective. Here are some of your options:. The words lemon and fresh usually go hand in hand.
Lemon is anti-microbial and leaves a fresh citrusy smell on your scalp.
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